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July 12, 2026
The Quintessential Politician of This Era
The late South Carolina senator made a mid-career turn to MAGA.
www.theatlantic.com
July 5, 2026
The Beacon of Democracy?
What happens when democracy is no longer part of America's identity
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July 1, 2026
Trump and Vance Ruined the Fourth of July
Celebrating the ideals of the Declaration of Independence is hard if you don’t believe in them.
www.theatlantic.com
June 20, 2026
Moscow is Burning
Also: Summer Books
anneapplebaum.substack.com
June 13, 2026
In Retrospect: Poland, Russia, Europe
A conversation about history
anneapplebaum.substack.com
June 7, 2026
Ukraine Is Not Losing. Russia Is Not Winning.
A momentum shift that changes everything
www.theatlantic.com
May 30, 2026
The Moldovan Surprise
The tiny nation that keeps standing up to Russia
anneapplebaum.substack.com
May 15, 2026
What, actually, is European Civilization?
The foundational texts of classical liberalism were written in Europe too
anneapplebaum.substack.com
May 12, 2026
What Did Jamaica Do to Deserve Kari Lake?
Trump’s pick for ambassador has a disastrous record.
www.theatlantic.com
May 11, 2026
Putin’s War Comes Home to Moscow
He can no longer hide the consequences from the Russian public.
www.theatlantic.com
April 22, 2026
Live with Preet Bharara
A recording from Anne Applebaum and Preet Bharara's live video
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April 22, 2026
Goulash Authoritarianism
Is that what we want?
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